Which Conclusion Could Be Drawn About the Current Theories of Gender

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion could be drawn about the current theories of gender differences in relation to depression?

• A) They all have some supporting evidence, but they all also have some research findings they cannot explain.
• B) Life stress and body dissatisfaction explanations have substantially better support than the other explanations.
• C) Artifact theory probably will emerge as a dominant explanation.
• D) Rumination theory has almost no support and is on the way out.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located on top of each kidney that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress responses.

Glial Cells

Supportive cells in the nervous system that provide support and nutrition, maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and participate in signal transmission in the nervous system.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for carrying sensory and motor information to and from the central nervous system.

Visual Cortex

The part of the brain responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes.